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August 18th, 2013 08:00
N7110 RAM slot issues
Hello,
Last night my computer would not boot up, it was beeping 3 times. After some searching i found this to be a Motherboard or Chip set failure. After i had disassembled, inspected, and re-assembled i had the same issue. When I tried to start it this morning it was now beeping 4 times indicating a RAM issue. I removed one of the RAM sticks and the computer is now functioning.
The computer came with 6GB of RAM, 4GB and 2GB sticks. If i install either stick in the bottom slot the computer will boot normally, if i install any of the 2 in the top slot the computer will beep 4 times and not startup.
Question is, can i put in a 8GB stick in the one slot? Or am i stuck with just a max of 4GB now? Or is there an easy fix for the top slot without replacing the Motherboard?
Thank you,
Nick
dallascowboyswo
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August 18th, 2013 08:00
Per Setup Guide
Memory
Memory module
connector
two user-accessible
SODIMM connectors
Memory module
capacities 1 GB, 2 GB, and 4 GB
Minimum
memory 2 GB
Maximum
memory 8 GB
Possible memory
configurations 2 GB, 3 GB, 4 GB, 6 GB, and 8 GB
You would have to replace the motherboard to fix the slot.
Also try blowing the slot out with an air canister to make sure you do not have any dust in the slot.
DELL-Kalyan S
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August 18th, 2013 08:00
Hi Nick,
As correctly mentioned above by Rockstar, the maximum memory capacity for the Inspiron N7110 is 8GB with two SODIMM connectors. Motherboard has to be replaced. Refer the following link to check the computer’s warranty status: http://dell.to/10pMa86
If the computer has active warranty, please send me the service tag and registered owner’s name on the computer in a Private Message. To send me a Private Message, click my User name, and then click Start Conversation.
If the warranty on the computer has expired, you may contact our expired warranty services to purchase/replace the compatible parts. Please refer the following link that has contact details for our Expired Warranty Services: http://dell.to/14FoBtb
Squirlz
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August 18th, 2013 18:00
Thank you for the quick reply. The warranty was up at the first of this month, not too great if you ask me. Honestly it is not worth buying a new mother board to have it fail in another year. I would rather buy another computer that will last longer.
DELL-Kalyan S
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August 19th, 2013 04:00
Hi Nick,
Regret the inconvenience. Please send me the service tag and registered owner’s name on the computer in a Private Message to check what best can be done. To send me a Private Message, click my User name, and then click Start Conversation.
tooltyme
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December 23rd, 2013 18:00
Nick mine is 13 months old and is doing almost the exact same thing. It will work with 1 ram chip in bottom slot but will fail with 2nd ram chip in with 4 beeps. Very disappointed. I have owned dells for years and have trusted them. This laptop has made me frustrated....
Squirlz
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December 25th, 2013 05:00
That is unfortunate, you will need a new motherboard to repair it. Contact support to see what they can do for you.